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Scotland Photo Tour by Thomas Routzong and Steven Skelley – DAY ONE Queen's View and Loch Tummel, Blair Castle, St. Bride's Kirk, River Tay, Dunkeld
Scotland Photo Tour by Thomas Routzong and Steven Skelley - DAY ONE Queen's View and Loch Tummel, Blair Castle, St. Bride's Kirk, River Tay, Dunkeld
Our Scot friends Bob and Ev invited us to spend two weeks touring Scotland. They planned our daily itineraries from their homes on the east and west coasts and acted as our guides as they drove us across their beautiful country. Seeing Scotland with the insight of two Scotland natives is one of the highlights of our travel experiences.
DAY ONE
* Queen's View and Loch Tummel
The Queen’s View in Highland Perthshire overlooks Loch Tummel (Lake Tummel) and is said to have been named after Queen Victoria following her visit to the area in 1866. It has also been suggested that the view was named after King Robert the Bruce’s wife, Queen Isabella of Scotland over 550 years earlier.
The Queen’s View Visitor Centre lies at the eastern edge of Loch Tummel (Loch is Scottish for lake) and is surrounded by part of the Tay Forest Park.
Our Scot friends Bob and Ev invited us to spend two weeks touring Scotland. They planned our daily itineraries from their homes on the east and west coasts and acted as our guides as they drove us across their beautiful country. Seeing Scotland with the insight of two Scotland natives is one of the highlights of our travel experiences.
DAY ONE
* Queen's View and Loch Tummel
The Queen’s View in Highland Perthshire overlooks Loch Tummel (Lake Tummel) and is said to have been named after Queen Victoria following her visit to the area in 1866. It has also been suggested that the view was named after King Robert the Bruce’s wife, Queen Isabella of Scotland over 550 years earlier.
The Queen’s View Visitor Centre lies at the eastern edge of Loch Tummel (Loch is Scottish for lake) and is surrounded by part of the Tay Forest Park.
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* Blair Castle
Atholl Estates is one of Scotland’s best-known Highland estates. Its history dates back to the 13th century. The estate is centered around the famous landmark of Blair Castle. The castle is steeped in history with links to Oliver Cromwell, Bonnie Prince Charlie and Mary Queen of Scots. It is the home of the Atholl Highlanders, the only remaining private army in Europe.
Atholl Estates is one of Scotland’s best-known Highland estates. Its history dates back to the 13th century. The estate is centered around the famous landmark of Blair Castle. The castle is steeped in history with links to Oliver Cromwell, Bonnie Prince Charlie and Mary Queen of Scots. It is the home of the Atholl Highlanders, the only remaining private army in Europe.
* St. Bride's Kirk
The church may was founded by St. Adamnan but it is named for St Brigid, the Abbess of Kildare. References to the church go back to is 1275. Its vault is the resting place of Bonnie Dundee (Graham of Claverhouse), leader of the Jacobite army at the Battle of Killiecrankie.
Be sure to stroll around the gravesites and view the ancient trees.
The church may was founded by St. Adamnan but it is named for St Brigid, the Abbess of Kildare. References to the church go back to is 1275. Its vault is the resting place of Bonnie Dundee (Graham of Claverhouse), leader of the Jacobite army at the Battle of Killiecrankie.
Be sure to stroll around the gravesites and view the ancient trees.
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* River Tay
The River Tay is the longest river in Scotland. It is 119 miles long and is one of the five big Scottish salmon rivers.
The River Tay begins as a small spring on Ben Lui and passes through Loch Tay. By the time it reaches the end of its journey, it is almost two miles wide and carries more water than the Thames and the Severn combined.
The River Tay is the longest river in Scotland. It is 119 miles long and is one of the five big Scottish salmon rivers.
The River Tay begins as a small spring on Ben Lui and passes through Loch Tay. By the time it reaches the end of its journey, it is almost two miles wide and carries more water than the Thames and the Severn combined.
* Dunkeld
The village of Dunkeld sits on the banks of the River Tay. The Dunkeld Cathedral dominates this Perthshire village. Part ruin and part parish church, the cathedral features the tomb of the notorious Wolf of Badenoch - Alexander Stewart, Earl of Buchan.
The nearby Atholl Street's offer a variety of specialist shops. Views of Thomas Telford's Dunkeld Bridge can be viewed from the river. The homes of Dunkeld were built in the early 1700's.
The village of Dunkeld sits on the banks of the River Tay. The Dunkeld Cathedral dominates this Perthshire village. Part ruin and part parish church, the cathedral features the tomb of the notorious Wolf of Badenoch - Alexander Stewart, Earl of Buchan.
The nearby Atholl Street's offer a variety of specialist shops. Views of Thomas Telford's Dunkeld Bridge can be viewed from the river. The homes of Dunkeld were built in the early 1700's.
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Article and photos by Thomas Routzong and Steven Skelley
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